Journal Entry

Fort Mandan, preparing for departure — John Ordway: March 11, 1805

March 11, 1805
Fort Mandan, preparing for departure Thwaites Vol. Quaife 1916
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A chief of the Water Sioux spent the night at the fort. One member of the pirogue party who had arrived the previous night returned this morning carrying provisions back out. Orders were issued for two additional pirogues to be constructed.

chief of the Water Souix Stayed in the Fort last night, one of the
perogue party who came in last night returned with provisions
this morning had orders for two more perogues to be made.

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The chief of the Water Sioux stayed in the Fort last night. One of the pirogue party who came in last night returned with provisions this morning. Orders were given for two more pirogues to be made.

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